Head of Health Program

Job Description

Title: Head of Health Program

Company Name: Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO)

Vacancy: 01

Age: Na

Job Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience: --

Published: 2026-04-21

Application Deadline: 2026-05-05

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Requirements: --

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Responsibilities & Context:

ESDO was established in 1988 with the aim of supporting poor and marginalized people affected by the devastating flood and gradually moving towards achieving a broader vision of achieving sustainable, secured, and resilient livelihoods for these poor and marginalized people through improving their overall sustainable development. For the last more than three and a half decades of its development journey, ESDO has set an outstanding example of a sustainable development model for the underprivileged communities of Bangladesh. ESDO has been working in the country's primarily unserved and underserved locations, nurturing a community-focused participatory approach and people's ownership. Consequently, the ESDO's working area has already established an enabling environment. We have made notable achievements in livelihood improvement, food security and nutrition, education, women's empowerment, health, the promotion of children's rights, adolescent and youth engagement, and the rights of ethnic minorities. During this long span, we have adapted to the changing situation and provided the most time-bound effective services, especially to the poor and disadvantaged people. Considering the government's development policies, we are currently implementing a considerable number of projects and programs, including a microfinance program, through a community-focused and people-centered approach to accomplish the government's development agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN as a whole. One of the most dynamic organizations, ESDO, is expanding its development interventions across 422 upazilas under 56 districts of Bangladesh, thereby reaching over 15.73 million impoverished and vulnerable individuals.

Eco-Social Development Organization (ESDO) is a leading national development organization in Bangladesh, working since 1988 to promote human dignity, social justice, and inclusive development. With operations across 56 districts, ESDO delivers integrated programs in health, nutrition, microfinance, education, and climate resilience.

As part of its innovative Microfinance-Linked Health Initiative “Aroggya Choa”, ESDO is expanding its nationwide health service delivery system through branch-based health centers.

Position Overview

The Head of Health Program will provide strategic and operational leadership to ESDO’s health portfolio, with a strong focus on scaling and managing the Aroggya Choa health centers integrated with microfinance branches. The position requires a results-driven leader capable of ensuring quality, innovation, and sustainability in health service delivery.

ESDO Central Coordination Office, Dhaka (with frequent field visits)

ESDO is inviting applications from interested qualified candidates for the following position.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of ESDO’s Health Program strategy

• Integrate health services with microfinance, nutrition, and community development initiatives

• Promote innovative and digital health solutions

2. Program Management & Service Delivery

• Directly supervise and manage 212 Health Centers (Aroggya Choa) established within ESDO microfinance branches

• Ensure effective delivery of primary healthcare services by paramedics to group members

• Maintain high standards of service quality, coverage, and client satisfaction

3. Digital Health & Monitoring

• Establish and oversee real-time digital follow-up systems for patient tracking, reporting, and service monitoring

• Ensure data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring through MIS and digital platforms

4. Referral & Health System Linkages

• Develop and strengthen referral mechanisms with public and private hospitals

• Facilitate access to secondary and tertiary healthcare services for beneficiaries

• Build partnerships with healthcare providers and diagnostic centers

5. Administrative & Quality Assurance

• Provide overall administrative leadership for health centers

• Ensure quality assurance, compliance, and standard protocols across all health facilities

• Develop SOPs, guidelines, and operational frameworks for health service delivery

6. Integrated Program Coordination

• Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of the health program in close collaboration with the Microfinance Program

• Ensure alignment between financial inclusion and health service delivery for maximum impact

7. Technical Oversight

• Provide expert guidance on public health, primary healthcare, MNCH, and community health systems

• Ensure evidence-based programming and adherence to national health standards

8. Partnership & Representation

• Liaise with Government (DGHS, MOHFW), development partners, and donors

• Represent ESDO in national and international health forums

• Support proposal development and donor engagement

9. Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and supervise central and field-level health teams

• Build a high-performing, accountable, and motivated workforce

As per project allocation.